Tag Archives: Health
Sleep: knowing your body, part 1
Oh for the love of coconut (oil)!
The coconut has long been praised by health enthusiasts, alternative medicine practitioners, and some nutrition practitioners as a good source of healthy fats. This aura of health has lead to people laying aside their vegetable oil, canola oil, and even olive oil in favor of this fragrant, nutty-tasting, shortening-like coconut oil, believing it to be […]
How to set up a home gym without spending a small fortune
If you’re reading this blog, most likely, you are looking for a way to integrate healthy food, eating habits, and exercise into a busy schedule. Maybe you have a full-time job that takes a lot of your time and energy. Maybe you have kids with busy schedules. Maybe you’re trying to juggle work, family, and […]
Summertime in the Garden
I love gardening. Every year, I experiment with new types of plants and new (to me, at least) techniques to make my garden as productive as possible. Now, don’t misunderstand me. I’m not saying I’m actually good at gardening. In fact, I rarely have much success with anything other than the most hardy herbs. Things that are […]
Define Yourself
This week, I’m going to take a step back from my normal format to talk about mindset. I’ve been thinking a lot about mindset this week and how it relates to health and wellness. Naturally, I just had to share these reflections! Over the last couple of years, I’ve started to take a look at […]
A Tale of Two Breakfasts
Bone Broth and Chicken Soup
This week, I’ve been battling this year’s nasty spring cold. It’s particularly annoying this year, keeping me up at night with congestion and coughing, and making it nearly impossible to be productive during the day with headaches and no motivation whatsoever to move once I’ve plopped myself onto the couch. What could possibly help in […]
Energy Boost
It’s getting to be the time of year when we come out of our winter hibernation and start to spend more time outdoors. With that, however, comes the need for portable, easy to deal with snacks. For most people, that means it’s officially Granola Bar Season. I don’t know about you, but I find granola […]